Description
A quick, creamy, and comforting weeknight dinner made with rotisserie chicken, egg noodles, broccoli, and cheddar cheese. This easy casserole is ready in 45 minutes and perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 400g)
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles (225g)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (200g)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen, 200g)
- ½ cup sour cream (120g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons butter (for greasing)
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (30g, optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup reserved noodle water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Before draining, scoop out ½ cup of noodle water and set aside. Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- While noodles cook, chop broccoli into small florets. If using fresh, blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain. If using frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess water.
- Shred the rotisserie chicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked noodles, shredded chicken, broccoli, and cream of mushroom soup. Stir to coat evenly.
- Add sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of reserved noodle water.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- If using panko breadcrumbs, toss them with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown. Optionally broil for 2-3 minutes for extra browning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook the noodles; they will continue to cook in the oven. Shred your own cheese for better melting. If using frozen broccoli, ensure it is thawed and excess water is squeezed out to prevent a watery casserole. For leftovers, reheat with a splash of milk or cream to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
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